Bhindi Masala

Ingredients:

1/2 lb - bhindi, cut into 1" pieces

1 - onion, finely chopped

2 - tomatoes, puréed

1 tbsp - ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp - red chilli powder

1 tsp - coriander powder

1 tsp - finely chopped green chillies

1/2 tsp - garam masala powder

5 - cashews, ground into a smooth paste

1 tsp - cumin seeds

3 tbsp - oil

salt to taste

coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

1. Shallow fry the bhindi pieces in 2tbsp of oil and keep them aside.

2. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.

3. When the cumin seeds splutter, add the green chillies & onions and sauté until translucent.

4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté till the raw smell is gone.

5. Add the tomato purée and cook for few minutes.

6. Add chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.

7. Add the 1/2 a cup of water and simmer until the oil oozes out of the masala.

8. Now, add the fried bhindi and garam masala powder.

9. Mix gently and add the cashew paste. Adjust the consistency of the gravy.

10. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 min.

11. Turn off the heat and transfer to serving bowl.

12. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve with hot rotis or rice.